TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

About

In Trader Life Simulator, players assume the role of a market trader, buying and selling goods to make a profit. The game features various locations to trade in, from bustling city markets to remote rural villages. Players must manage their finances, reputation, and relationships to become successful traders, while also dealing with challenges such as weather, theft, and changing market demands. Realistic graphics and detailed gameplay mechanics provide an immersive experience for players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+32

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,198 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game is addictive and provides a relaxing experience for players who enjoy simulation games.
The developers are responsive and frequently update the game, adding new features and addressing community feedback.
The concept of running a supermarket and managing various aspects of the business is engaging and has potential for growth.

The game feels unfinished with many bugs, poor graphics, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
NPCs are repetitive and lack diversity, which detracts from the immersion of the game world.
The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, with many players expressing frustration over the manual stocking process and lack of meaningful interactions.

gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
75%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitive nature, lack of engaging mechanics, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the addictive quality and simplicity of the gameplay loop, others find it monotonous and lacking in depth, with lifeless NPCs and a poorly designed UI. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements and updates to enhance player engagement and fix existing issues.
- “Pro's: unique, addictive style gameplay, functions as advertised.”
- “Even though it's the same stocking, it's mindful gameplay, watching prices, stocking shelves, looking after yourself, juggling banking.”
- “Completely addictive gameplay, and the DNA Army dev team continues to sculpt the game with bug fixes, additions, and they listen to their audience!”
- “My problem with this game is with the very basics; the game is very scuffed. It's not worth the full price at all, with a scuffed HUD, lifeless NPCs, and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay loop is okay, but many features are bugged or unfinished.”
- “No challenge, no mechanics, no nothing.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
77%
14%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as simplistic, buggy, and in need of significant improvement. Complaints include freezing issues, limited NPC models, and a lack of visual polish, leading some players to feel that the graphics detract from the overall experience. While a few users find the graphics acceptable or fun, the consensus is that they fall short of expectations and require further development.
- “The game is realistic, it's so fun to play; the graphics and the interesting updates are great.”
- “The graphics are pretty simplistic; you get what you see in the trailer, but it's a fun game.”
- “Rest are good, graphics are acceptable.”
- “The graphics are pretty simplistic; animations are reduced to the minimum; there are probably 4-5 different NPC models and they do nothing besides walk back and forth on empty streets of a very small area.”
- “The graphics are rubbish; if this was my first game, I would ask for a refund. It is disgusting how it was put together.”
- “I originally gave a positive review after 2 hours despite the terrible graphics, clunky controls, and having to drive around all the shops nonsense.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth and content it offers, many find it tedious and slow, especially in the early stages. The repetitive nature of tasks can lead to frustration, particularly when progress feels stagnant. However, fans of simulator games may enjoy the grind as part of the overall experience.
- “I love grindy games, trust me, but I've sunk so many hours into this and feel like I'm making it nowhere.”
- “It could be fun but it has a disjointed and very shallow game loop that gets very tedious after a few hours.”
- “Stocking is extremely grindy.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezes, indicating poor optimization. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates and the overall mediocrity of the experience, advising against purchasing titles from this developer.
- “There are also freezes, although the game is not even that demanding, which indicates poor optimization.”
- “This system is very buggy and half the time I cannot collect my funds.”
- “Don't buy any titles from this dev; they are buggy and updates are far and few between.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The game lacks a significant narrative, with players noting that it primarily focuses on running a grocery store without any quests or character customization to enhance the experience. While the gameplay is addictive, the absence of a story or achievements leaves many feeling that it could benefit from more engaging content.
- “The game features an epic story that keeps players engaged.”
- “It's addictive, and I love running my own grocery store, which adds a personal touch to the narrative.”
- “It would be nice to have customization options to feel like it's your own success story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There is no story or achievement, and currently most of its models are also used in other games made by the same developer.”
- “I have not played this for a while, including the newest map, but I've looked at others playing through it (i.e. grillmastah), and it's the same story all over.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky elements, such as amusing in-game items like "poopy party diapers" and the comical portrayal of NPCs. Players find the combination of bugs and oddities, including the humorous car physics and nostalgic ambient sounds reminiscent of Sim City, to contribute to an entertaining experience that serves as a lighthearted time killer. Overall, the game's flaws are often viewed as part of its charm, enhancing its comedic appeal.
- “However, all this bad is combined in a way that actually makes the game funny.”
- “Add to this that some in-game items are pretty funny, like the poopy party diapers.”
- “I, myself, am a woman, and I find it rather hilarious that all the NPC models are men looking like they want to start a fight.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's music aspect has received significant criticism, with users noting the absence of music and minimal sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience. Many players expressed a desire for a versatile music playlist or options to play their own music, as the game feels too quiet and lacks audio engagement. Overall, the lack of audio features is seen as a missed opportunity, especially compared to the expectations set by the trailer.
- “It would be nice to have a versatile music playlist because the game is pretty quiet - maybe an MP3 music option on the phone or a radio for the store, and in your vehicle.”
- “It would be nice to have a versatile music playlist because the game is pretty quiet - maybe an MP3 music option on the phone or a radio for the store, and in your vehicle.”
- “It would be nice to have a versatile music playlist because the game is pretty quiet - maybe an MP3 music option on the phone or a radio for the store, and in your vehicle.”
- “The premise of the game is interesting and I was looking forward to it, but unlike the trailer, the game has no music and barely any sound effects.”
- “There's no music, the UI isn't visually reactive, so if the audio is off, you don't know if it's responding to your mouse or not. There's no keybind customization.”
- “It would be nice to have a versatile music playlist because the game is pretty quiet—maybe an MP3 music option on the phone or a radio for the store and in your vehicle.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players experiencing frequent freezes and frame drops, particularly when adding items to their stores, despite the game not being graphically demanding. Many users feel that the game requires significant improvements in optimization, as their systems can handle more resource-intensive titles without issues.
- “I've found that when I add more and more items to my store, I get more and more frame drops. While altering some game settings does help, when I add more stuff, these issues just return. I feel the game really needs more optimization, as my PC can easily handle more demanding games than this while also coping a lot better.”
- “There are also freezes, although the game is not even that demanding, which indicates poor optimization.”
- “I've found that when I add more and more items to my store, I get more and more frame drops. While altering some game settings does help, when I add more stuff, these issues just return. I feel the game really needs more optimization as my PC can easily handle more demanding games than this while also coping a lot better.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that users perceive the monetization strategy of DNA games as a blatant cash grab, expressing disappointment in the game's focus on profit over player experience.
- “After a few months now, it's really and sadly obvious that DNA games are just a smart cash grab.”
- “Edit: clear cash grab now.”
- “Cash grab!!”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”